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The Trading Table => Buy - Sell - Swap - Trade => Topic started by: lcarroll on October 20, 2012, 02:46:12 AM
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Hi Folks,
Having settled into 1:32 Scale to cater to age related limitations in manual and optical dexterity in things "Modelling" I have decided to liquidate my 1:48 Scale "stash". I'm no expert on the value of older, OOP, or possibly rare kits (of which a dozen or so may fit this category) however will be open to reasonable offers rather then see this modest trove waste away in my storage room.
I have approximately 50 Kits and a small number of OOP After Market Decals collected over the past twenty or so years "up for grabs". Rather then post a complete list I'll start with a few and, if interest is reasonable, expand it from there. All but a few kits are essentially untouched, still in their bags, and many still in shrink wrap.
A short list includes:
Blue Max DH2, Pfalz DXII, and Vickers Gun Bus;
Half a dozen Special Hobby Kits including a Snipe and Phoenix DIII;
A similar number of the original Dragon Kits including 3 DRIs, a Fokker DVII, and Spad XIII "Stars and Stripes;
Flashback Limited Edition Fokker EIII, Naval Pup, and Morane Saulnier L with PE, Resin, and white metal;
Several Eduard Flying Circus Editions including a Fokker EIII with PE, white metal, and resin and an SSW DIII;
An original Aurora Fokker DVII and Alb DV;
and numerous later Eduard Profipack releases.
Some of these Kits were purchased from an estate sale; Im not sure if I paid too much or not, just that the opportunity was there and a second chance was unlikely. I also have some OOP Decal Sets, Eagle Strike Lozenge, Aeromaster and Superscale for various types, Alb DIII, Pfalz DIII/IIIa, and Fokker DVII for example.
I would also consider trades for 1/32 Scale items.
Anyone interested or offers/queries send me a PM or reply to this.
Cheers,
Lance
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i' ve sent you a prv. save ssw for me please!
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I,m looking for a set of 1/48 decals for Rickenbackers number 12 nieuport 28 hat and the ring sqd. Sator
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Interested in your Special Hobby Phonix D.III. I sent you a pvt. Msg.
Steve
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Thought I'd refresh this as it appears that interest, high at first, was short lived. I sold/traded three Kits which is good however still have a shelf full of 1:48 Kits and some untouched PE and Decal Sets.
Anyone interested send me a PM or reply here, not a "fire sale" yet but I'm hoping to clear some of the stash or convert them to some 1:32 stuff I can work with.
Cheers,
Lance
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i am interested in seeing exactly what you have. i could be interested in some eduard profipacks. perhaps the morane "L" and snipeperhaps the vickers gunbus.(kinda depends on prices too.wouldve wanted the phonix but i see thats gone. if you want either post here or pm me.
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I have only sold a bit of this "trove" so it's time to cut prices and make some room for the WNW Kits that keep mysteriously arriving in the mail! Here's the list of what I've got, I'm open to offers on any / all and most of these kits can be bought for $25 for the larger or OOP's or $15-20 for the rest.
All 1:48 Scale, I'm now limited to 1:32 and need to find a good home or six for all this stuff. Send me a PM or reply here. Here's the List.........
Cheers,
Lance
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I still have most of this list underfoot :( and it's time to bite the bullet; make me any reasonable offer(s) via PM or reply here and I'll break the bargain barrier. This is now the "Fire Sale" I mentioned earlier on and everything has to go. Location is Canada and I'm on Paypal.
Cheers,
Lance
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Are there any profipack DVII's in the mix?
Steve
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Are there any profipack DVII's in the mix?
Steve
Steve,
Unfortunately not; there's 3 Profipaks on the list on 24 Feb entry above, F1 Camel, Albatross DII and Nieuport 11.
Cheers,
Lance
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Darn...Im trying to stick to 1/32 too but the DVII is simple enough for my old eyes. I had the Dragon at one point but the pe struts never thrilled me.
Steve
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is that eduard pfalz diii kit 8031? diii not diiia? if so i would like it.
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is that eduard pfalz diii kit 8031? diii not diiia? if so i would like it.
Alb.
I just wrapped it up for shipping to someone less then an hour ago. I don't recall the Kit # but it's the yellow nose/green tail version Jasta 40 I believe? I only have the DIIIA in Degelow's black with Stag emblem. Check the list I posted in Feb (attachment) for a complete inventory. These are going below cost and then some!
Sorry you missed it.........
Cheers,
Lance
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its o.k. lance i guess someone saw it b4 me and grabbed it up. not a huge deal justin i just saw lance had it on the posted list and it is one of the few things i dont have a model of a pfalz d.iii. got a bunch of diiia kits.you can let me know if you have a spare but i can always get a roden 1/32 d.iii if i simply must get one. wishing i had seen lances a while back when i ordered the 3 other kits from him. oh well such is life. i just gave hannants $160 last week i got no buisness buying anymore plastic. still debateing on my next wnw order as well i know i want the dviif but cant decide on a second kit should i get the late snipe. should i get the se5a which i dont have or the junkers b4 they sell out. i wish they would post when they get sorta low so it wouldnt be a shock one day when the last one gets sold.
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O.K. Folks, moving time is getting closer and I'd really like to move this stash away as opposed to with me.............
It's Firesale time; I'll take any reasonable offers on any/all of these kits and acessories, all 1:48 Scale (No Scale for this old man!)
See the list posted 24 Feb. here. :(
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Lance, just wondering if you had managed to sell the remains of your stash? If not would you be willing to ship the lot or a large part of it to the UK if the price was right?
Best Regards
David
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Hi Lance, just wondering if you had managed to sell the remains of your stash? If not would you be willing to ship the lot or a large part of it to the UK if the price was right?
Best Regards
David
Dave,
Will send you a PM momentarily.
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi, Lance,
Please advise if you still have the Eagle Strike lozenge and rib tape decals available. 8)
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Gary,
PM on the way.
Cheers,
Lance
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My Stash, with the exception of 3 or 4 very common and not great Kits and some PE and Decals has been purchased by one of our fellow Members. I still have some OOP Decals in 1:48 Scale by Aeromaster and Superscale for example. Anyone interested in Type specific markings for 1:48 subjects or Eduard PE Sets can check out my 23 Feb Post here and PM me if interested.
Now it's the challenge of keeping my 1:32 Stash in perspective................(already failing I'm afraid!)
Cheers,
Lance :) :)
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Now it's the challenge of keeping my 1:32 Stash in perspective................(already failing I'm afraid!)
Cheers,
Lance :) :)
OK, lesson for the day: Stash Math 101. ::)
Number of years expected to continue modelling X 4 (average number of builds per year) = maximum allowed number of kits in the stash.
So, e.g.: current age 68, expect to build to age 82, number of building years = 14.
14 X 4 = 56 (max number of kits allowed in stash in 2013).
These are actually my numbers, and I have 51 really nice kits in the stash right now, including partial builds (yeah, the Biff is going to get done eventually! ;D) But I'm sidetracked with a small build for a friend, due in September, so I'm less ahead of the power curve than it looks. So I have to revisit the numbers annually to keep perspective. I may go beyond 82, but 82 is a realistic assessment. At one point I had slightly plus of 400 kits. At four builds per year, just how long would it take to build these? Right! ;)
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Now it's the challenge of keeping my 1:32 Stash in perspective................(already failing I'm afraid!)
Cheers,
Lance :) :)
OK, lesson for the day: Stash Math 101. ::)
Number of years expected to continue modelling X 4 (average number of builds per year) = maximum allowed number of kits in the stash.
So, e.g.: current age 68, expect to build to age 82, number of building years = 14.
14 X 4 = 56 (max number of kits allowed in stash in 2013).
These are actually my numbers, and I have 51 really nice kits in the stash right now, including partial builds (yeah, the Biff is going to get done eventually! ;D) But I'm sidetracked with a small build for a friend, due in September, so I'm less ahead of the power curve than it looks. So I have to revisit the numbers annually to keep perspective. I may go beyond 82, but 82 is a realistic assessment. At one point I had slightly plus of 400 kits. At four builds per year, just how long would it take to build these? Right! ;)
Thank You Gary my good Buddy. My only concern with the "Trackpad Formula" for Stash management is the 4 X Builds per year. Once I fully retire next month I may achieve that number however I seem notoriously slow at it; AMS is a terrible affliction in many ways as I tend to bog down or wander off down various "Bunny Trails" far too often.
At my projected rate I'll need to Model to the tender age of 97! On the other hand it could be much worse..............just think how boring the Golden Years would be without this wonderful Hobby.
Your work for others is commendable as I happen to know this is not the first time and I suspect won't be the last. My Kids have been suggesting that, once I'm retired and have lots of spare time, I should build them a desk Model of one or some of the jets I flew "way back when", I tell them they can fight over mine when they commit me to the "Home"!!
Stash on Good Brother, we've got lots of time left!
Cheers,
Lance :) ::) 8)
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The calculation is fine in my case - if you use dog years.........
Steve
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The calculation is fine in my case - if you use dog years.........
Steve
Dog years? Sure! That's the"new math," right?? ;D
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1 dog year equals 7 human years.
Steve
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i am 44 and average 5 to 6 completions( i also do a bit of dabbling into armor) i am now approaching the 500 mark for kits in the stash. i cant stop. i see something i like and i buy it. i get on ebay and go toe to toe with some bozo( most likely one of you guys) and i get irritated when i loose.i got 5 kits this week. not typical but theres been some cool stuff for sale, at least there was last week. its slim pickins right now. my question is if i get 4 new kits a month(average) how long do i have to live to put a dent in the stash? just kidding. but you really can always sell some later if you want right? i wish i could concentrate on 1 or 2 builds at a time like some guys i just cant. it still all so magical to me. i get a wild hair on this kit or that and i fool with it for a week or 2 then i get bored and excited on something else. i cant help it.
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I'm similar. I buy too much, but I seldom regret it. If something a bit harder to find comes up I tend to buy it lest I not get another chance. As you say, you can always sell a few off if you want to.
FWIW, that's pretty much what happened with me. I once had over 400 kits in the cache, having bought most of them while in Germany in the '80's. 1/4 the price you'd pay in North America? No Brainer! But it became evident to me that, as time went on, I simply would not be able to build all of them. So I focused on about 50 - 60 and did as you say: traded and sold off the others for enough cash to keep me in "expendables" (glue, paint, decals and so on, plus the odd tool now and then) to build my personal "cream of the crop" cache: Wingnuts, Tamiyas, Hasegawas, Revells, etc. The last into the barn was the WNW Snipe. Since then, I've had no inclination to buy much of anything kitwise because, to me, the current stable of offerings doesn't come up to the mark. I'm pretty much over the wall I hit with the Biff, so that, plus a Sherman Firefly (sorry!), are both slated for the work bench once I get my friend's aircraft carrier sorted out (probably about two or three weeks max). I'm feeling quite comfortable with this hobby! 8)
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Its a hobby - if you like it and want it (AND still pay all your bills) buy it!! We dont really need to justify our pleasures. We like to have options. When philatelists have too many stamps what do they do - write letters and postcards!!? ;D
Steve
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mmmm good point......subterfuge trumps justification in this case....
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yes its good clean fun. i guess my hobbys could be gettin drunk and chasing trampy women in local pubs but i would rather spend my disposable cash on airplanes,books and accessories.
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..yes I prefer to keep my work and hobby separate...... ;)
Steve
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I like Steve's point about having "options"; "stash management" then becomes another consideration in the Hobby. No different then changing Scales as I and others have done and YES, there's certainly a large measure of "lack of control/can't help it" involved from what I see! Factors such as wanting a Kit before it goes OOP to buying a second to do a better build on the next try are big around here. Watching the Stash grow and scheming on what to tackle next are all positive parts of this, and having "options" adds to the pleasure. The old expression "the man who has the most toys when he dies wins" is so true!
Bottom line IMHO is don't worry, be happy, relax, and just enjoy it! ;)
Cheers,
Lance